Emma Chapter Summary & Analysis - Volume 3 Chapter 6 Summary

Volume 3 Chapter 6 Summary

Mrs. Elton's relatives, the Sucklings, are delayed from visiting her at Highbury and she is very much in need of a party to make herself feel better. She resolves to go to Box Hill and invites a great many people to join her. However, a lame carriage horse throws these plans into turmoil.

Mr. Knightley offer Donwell Abbey and its famed strawberry patches for a party, to which Mrs. Elton readily agrees. She tries to invite all of her friends and make the party her own, but Mr. Knightley will not allow this. He arranges everything so that Mr. Woodhouse and Emma can come and enjoy themselves.

In the meantime, the horse recovers and it is decided that they will all visit Donwell Abbey on one day and Box Hill the next. Mr. Churchill is invited to come, but does not arrive until very late. Miss Fairfax slips away before...
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